(A) It shall be unlawful to erect, establish, locate, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, change, move, repair, maintain, or structurally alter any building, structure, or land in violation of any provision of this Zoning Code, or any amendment thereto. Any person, firm or corporation who violates this Zoning Code or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than $100, and in addition, shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues after receipt of a violation notice shall be considered a separate offense. The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties provided in this section.
(B) Village utilities shall not be provided to any building, structure, or use which is in operation, or which is under construction, or has been constructed, in violation of this Zoning Code.
(C) (1) In addition to any applicable penalties under state or county law, any person convicted of a criminal offense under § 153.069 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. Each violation or non-compliance shall be considered a separate offense as will each day of continued violation or non-compliance. Second or more offenses shall be a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(2) The village may take any lawful action to prevent or remedy any violation or non-compliance, including, but not limited to, an equitable action for injunctive relief or an action at law for damages.
(Ord. 03-04, passed - -2002)